Description
Book SynopsisSara J. Kadolph is a retired professor emeritus of Apparel, Merchandising, and Design at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, where she taught for 30 years. She taught several courses related to textiles: chemistry, dyeing, quality assurance, and conservation. Dr. Kadolph is the recipient of numerous teaching, advising, and professional awards including teaching excellence awards from the International Textiles and Apparel Association, Iowa State University, and the Iowa Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. She was the inaugural holder of the Donna R. Danielson Professorship in Textiles and Clothing. She is a Fellow of the International Textiles and Apparel Association and a Wakonse Fellow.
Dr. Kadolph has consulted with companies in the textile complex to solve quality problems, educate product development/design teams, select materials, assess textile performance, write specifications, and de
Table of Contents
SECTION I: Introduction to Textiles
1. Introduction
2. Product Development from a Textile Perspective
SECTION II: Fibers
3. Textile Fibers and Their Properties
4. Natural Cellulosic Fibers
5. Natural Protein Fibers
6. The Fiber-Manufacturing Process
7. Manufactured Regenerated Fibers
8. Synthetic Fibers
9. Special-Use Fibers
SECTION III: Yarns
10. Yarn Processing
11. Yarn Classification
SECTION IV: Fabrication
12. Weaving, Basic Weaves, and Fabrics
13. Fancy Weaves and Fabrics
14. Knitting and Knit Fabrics
15. Other Fabrication Methods
SECTION V: Finishing
16. Finishing: An Overview
17. Aesthetic Finishes
18. Special-Purpose Finishes
19. Dyeing and Printing
SECTION VI: Other Issues Related to Textiles
20. Care of Textile Products
21. Legal and Sustainability Issues Related to Textiles
22. Career Exploration
Appendix A: Fiber Names in Other Languages
Appendix B: Fibers Not Produced in the United States
Appendix C: Selected Trade Names
Appendix D: A Map of the World
Appendix E: Standard Care Terminology
Appendix F: A Guide to Stain Removal
GLOSSARY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
